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“Now that our sexual experience is increasingly available to us as a subject for contemplation, we have to extend our language to express our new consciousness until we have as many words for sexuality as the Eskimo has for snow, that pervasive, beautiful, and mortal climate in which we all live.”

Quote by Jane Rule

Work

In 'Outlander,' author Diana Gabaldon weaves a tale of adventure, love, and historical intrigue. The story follows Claire Randall, a World War II nurse, who is mysteriously swept back in time to 1743. In this new world, she encounters the dashing Jamie Fraser, a Scottish Highlander, and becomes entangled in a dangerous web of political intrigue and forbidden romance. The novel combines elements of historical fiction, romance, and science fiction, offering readers a richly detailed and emotionally charged narrative. more

Author

Jane Rule (March 28, 1931 - November 27, 2007) was a prominent Canadian writer known for her insightful social commentary and literary achievements. Her works explored themes of gender, sexual orientation, and identity, having a profound impact on Canadian literature. more

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